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William of Ockham joined the Franciscan order at an early age.

It is believed that he studied theology at the University of Oxford from 1309 to 1321, but never completed his master's degree ( the usual undergraduate degree in those times ).

Because of this, he acquired the byname Venerabilis Inceptor, or " Worthy Beginner " ( an inceptor was a student formally admitted to the ranks of teachers by the university authorities ).

He was also known as the Doctor Invincibilis or " Unconquerable Teacher.